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Ethiopian military chief Samora Yenus replaced

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  ARGAW ASHINE

Long-serving Ethiopian military chief Gen Samora Yenus has been retired, the Prime Minister's office announced on Thursday.

Gen Samora's position has been taken by his deputy, Gen Seare Mekonen, the PM's office said.

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